Alcohol consumption in United States
United States: Alcohol consumption was 9.4 Litres per person in 2023. β¬ Flat
Alcohol consumption in United States, 1960β2023
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Litres per person.
Analysis
In 2023, alcohol consumption in United States stood at 9.4 Litres per person.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.1% on the previous year and up 6.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, alcohol consumption in United States peaked at 10.4 Litres per person in 1980 and was at its lowest, 7.8 Litres per person, in 1960.
That places United States 12th out of 41 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 8.53 Litres per person | 7.8 Litres per person | 9.5 Litres per person | 10 |
| 1970s | 9.9 Litres per person | 9.5 Litres per person | 10.2 Litres per person | 10 |
| 1980s | 9.93 Litres per person | 9.2 Litres per person | 10.4 Litres per person | 10 |
| 1990s | 8.41 Litres per person | 8.1 Litres per person | 9.3 Litres per person | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.5 Litres per person | 8.3 Litres per person | 8.7 Litres per person | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.83 Litres per person | 8.6 Litres per person | 9 Litres per person | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.43 Litres per person | 9.2 Litres per person | 9.6 Litres per person | 4 |
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More reference data data for United States
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 19.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 24.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 119.42 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 20.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 119.42 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 64.85 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 52.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 133.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 589.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 112.69 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is alcohol consumption in United States?
- Alcohol consumption in United States was 9.4 Litres per person in 2023, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest alcohol consumption recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 10.4 Litres per person in 1980.
- What is the lowest alcohol consumption recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.8 Litres per person in 1960.
- How does United States rank for alcohol consumption?
- United States ranks 12th out of 41 countries with data for 2023.
- Is alcohol consumption rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this United States data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Alcohol consumption. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Unhealthy lifestyles and poor environments cause millions of people to die prematurely. Smoking, harmful alcohol use, physical inactivity and obesity are the root cause of many chronic conditions. This dataset presents the latest data for alcohol consumption. Please refer to the Sources and Methods for detailed country-specific information.